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Airbrush
Tattoos are NOT 'Black Henna'!
 Black
Henna is still on the loose! Unfortunately for it's many victims,
it has been kept out of the limelight, and is still being
applied in popular tourist destinations around the world.
Australian Airbrushed Tattoos get asked about Black Henna
all of the time, so the word must be spreading, but not fast
enough, as these 'artists', and I use the term loosely, are
still trading.
Let me make one thing clear right here. Australian Airbrushed
Tattoos only uses a make-up that is completely FDA approved
for use on the skin. The mix that is used for our temporary
airbrush tattoos is a make-up that when applied sits on the
surface of the skin, NEVER penetrating it, it is NOT a dye.
Therefore not anything like black henna.
What
is 'Black Henna'?
Black Henna as it has become known, can be defined as containing
the dangerous chemical, Para-phenylenediamine, or PPD, and
is a term that has been loosely used to describe the use of
dark stains and dyes to apply temporary tattoos.
Human beings do have a natural resistance to PPD's, some more
than others. For example, one person, can be exposed to PPDs
everyday for their entire lives without seeing any side effects
from it, but another person, may see side effects straight
away.
It is also a chemical that breaks down your natural resistance
levels. If you don't see any side effects today, don't be
too sure that you won't tomorrow. Apparently some tests have
seen PPD's break down a subject's immunity to it over time.
So what are the effects?
Different people react differently. Most however, will develop
red sores, rashes, or even welts on the area affected. An
early warning of a reaction is itching, and a slight redness
around the tattoo design. It is advised to remove the temporary
tattoo as soon as you possibly can.
In severe cases, PPD's have been known to cause, severe edema,
irritation of the eyes and face and also difficulty in breathing,
collapse, renal failure, respiratory problems such as asthma
and has been linked to some cancers.
Because it is a sensitizer (something that your body is naturally
allergic to) the effects of PPD's may not become immediately
apparent. But, it has been noted that extended and prolonged
exposure to it over time, can also effect your resistance
to other related products, dyes, chemicals, and even black
rubbers and suntan lotions and sunblocks.
The general public are still confused or even naive to the
fact that when they get a temporary tattoo whilst on holidays,
it could potentially ruin their lives. Because of the multitude
of people still applying it, the general public take a "if
it's available it must be safe" attitude.
Black henna is NEVER 100% pure henna, and is often NOT SAFE!
Black Henna has now been banned, and all shipments of this product
are being halted and not let into the U.S. This causes 'genuine
henna' artists a load of trouble, as it too is being stopped
at the border.
Technically 'Henna' is not meant to be applied anyway, as
'Henna' was only ever approved for use in hair, as a hair
dye, but many specialists and experts claim natural henna
safe, even if its not approved for use on the skin by the
FDA.
By all means, I believe 'natural henna' to be completely
safe, or, at least has very minimal risk involved.(there
have not been many reported reactions to natural henna)
I think it is a fantastic way to express yourself and it
is a great artform, but as usual one or two people ruin
it for all.
How to tell the difference.
1) Dont bother asking the artist, they're likely to just
lie to you.
2) Have a look at the product that they are using. If it
is jet black and can be washed away without having to be
left on for a long time, then it is likely that it is black
henna. Steer clear of it.
If the artist recommends that you leave the paste on as
long as you possibly can, then it is most likely natural
henna.
There are many resources on the internet about black henna
and black henna warnings. I suggest you do a search and
read up on it as much as you can if you are considering
a henna or a black henna temporary tattoo.
Black Henna Warning
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